Bungoma governor Lusaka explains using 352 bank accounts
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Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka. | FILE
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka assured a
Senate watchdog committee on Monday that his administration's management of 352
bank accounts complies with legal requirements.
Speaking before the Senate Committee on
Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations, Lusaka explained that these
accounts were established with the approval of the Controller of Budget and the
Central Bank of Kenya.
“I am confirming that we have the 352 bank
accounts. But most of the accounts belong to Vocational Training Centres (VTCs)
and health facilities and dispensaries in the county,” Lusaka stated during his
appearance before the Wajir Senator Abbas Mohamed-led committee.
While giving the breakdown of the bank
accounts, the county chief revealed that VTCs in the county have 152 accounts,
while health facilities have 146.
The rest of the bank accounts, according to
the county chief, belong to Established Public Funds (10), Special Purpose (9)
Project Management (1), Sub County Imprest (9), Mabanga Operation (19), Level 4
and 5 hospitals (19, Own Source Revenue Collection (4).
“Our health facilities receive funds
directly from donors, which require them to maintain individual separate
accounts. These accounts are fully audited and included in our quarterly
financial statements,” Lusaka explained.
Senator Mohamed, chair of the committee,
requested additional information, including the names of individuals managing
the accounts.
“We need a detailed report on the accounts
within three weeks,” Mohamed directed.
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